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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,699.61, 579,183.55 and 228,712.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,699.61, 579,183.55 and 228,712.95 is: 315,622.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,699.61 : 579,183.55 = 228,712.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,699.61/579,183.55 = 228,712.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,699.61x = 579,183.55 × 228,712.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,699.61x = 132,466,777,740.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,466,777,740.19/419,699.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,622.83

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